The Synthesis of "Lake Titicaca"

Explore the Tiwanaku Empire, a powerful pre-Inca civilization known for its monumental stone architecture and mysterious collapse in the Andes.

Discover the Lambayeque (or Sicán) civilization of ancient Peru, renowned for its masterful gold artifacts, monumental pyramids, and rich mythology.

Discover the Moche Civilization, a sophisticated pre-Incan culture known for its impressive adobe pyramids, intricate pottery, and goldwork.

Explore the ancient societies of the Andes, from the oldest civilization in the Americas to the vast Inca Empire and their enduring global legacy.

Discover the Inca Empire, the largest pre-Columbian civilization in the Americas, known for its engineering marvels and rich cultural legacy.

Discover Machu Picchu, the mysterious 15th-century Inca citadel in Peru. Learn why this UNESCO World Heritage site is a top travel destination.

Explore the Norte Chico civilization in ancient Peru, the oldest in the Americas, which developed complex urban centers around the same time as Egypt's pyramids.

Discover the Nazca Culture of ancient Peru, famous for its mysterious desert lines, vibrant pottery, and ingenious irrigation in an arid land.

Discover the Caral-Supe, the oldest civilization in the Americas, which emerged in Peru over 5,000 years ago, rewriting our history.

The tragic story of Atahualpa, the last emperor of the mighty Inca Empire, whose capture and execution by Spanish conquistadors ended 300 years of civilization.